Roanoke Benson High School - Ro Vic Yearbook (Roanoke, IL)

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Freshman Class Picture 3 , . , . , . . .... . ,,., . .- ,. ... , ,M...,,--.i,.................................,.a.--....,....,. , ,,i.......J Top row, left to right: Herman Tjaden, Roy Thommen, Clarence Backer, John Pioletti, George Girardi, Gene Sauder, Mr. Wiles, class adviser. Second row: Maybel Pfister, Mardell Leman, Lois Zimmerman, Denise Francois, Mary Bradley, Lena Schackerbauer, Blanche Fischer, Mary Lou Blunier, Wilma Fischer, Myrtle O'Russa, Annalee Letsinger, Laveille Fehr, Katherine Pisel, Evelyn Schackerbauer, Lena Rora, Merna Blunier, Elaine Audi, Margaret Schuler. Front row: Leslie Ratliffe, Roger Elliott, Halmar Wiley, Eugene Ron- chetta, Emanuel Ulrich, Roy Hangartner, Billy Von Brethorst. Freshman News When we freshmen entered school, the first thing the seniors thought of was initiation. Well, when initiation day came you should have seen us. We were really pretty sights, and on that afternoon we all had to do some funny stunt. Of course the next thing we thought about was the election of class officers. We elected Roger Elliott as presidentg Tim Bachman as vice presidentg Leo Bauman as secretary, and Roy Hangartner as treasurer. We chose Mr. Wiles as our clas superviser. We appreciate his cooperation and his willingness to help. In Mr. Wiles' science class, we Were studying the moon and on the night of the next full moon, we decided to have our class picnic. But as it rained we had it in the gym and we all had a grand time. Another outstanding event for the freshmen were the class contests. We 21

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Sophomore Class Picture Back row: John Fischer, Lyle Moser, Lester Fischer, I-Iershel Hartman, Joe Aeschleman, John Sauder, Wayne Pisel, Second row: Mildred Aeschlernan, Helen Hangartner, Helen Ruhlander, Joanne NVilson, Esther Mangold, Jane Herbst, Nola McCauley, Ella Harms, Anna Nofsinger. Third row: Peggy Wallace, Carol Herbst, Shirley Meginnes, Myra Sauder, Miss Rutledge, class adviserg Barbara Fisher, Doris Santi, Eunice Henne- belle, Grace Kistner, Phyllis LaConte. Fourth row: Nelson Blunier, Loren Riley, Bernard Seggerman, Johnny Martin, Dale Morrow, Jimmy Hangartner, Vincent Ekiss. Sophomores The year 1943-1944 brought many happy experiences to the Sophomores. Among them, the winning of the Literary trophy in the interclass contests will always bring happy memories. The sophomores boast almost one-half the members of the band, and have a very large representation in the glee clubs. During the year 1943-1944 We had two class parties, one a pot luck and one a spaghetti supper. Another thing that stands out is the Junior-Senior banquet. The sopho- more girls and six of the boys served the banquet. We Wore white outfits and sailor hats. Although the Sophomore year is the least eventful, we did the best we could. 20

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put on a one-act play, Paul Loses the Ration Books. The characters were Roy Hangartner, Roger Elliott, Gene Sauder, Mardell Leman, Mary Lou Blunier, Catherine Pisel, Mary Catherine Bradley, and Leslie Ratliffe. Our play received a B. Many students entered other events of the contests. The freshmen came in last, but next year we'll work harder. A Well, I really must say good-bye now and we'l1 let you know all about us when we are sophomores. Freshman Day On May 4, the student council sponsored a Freshman Day, to which all incoming students were invited. These guests of the present freshmen attended the freshman classes in the morning. In the afternoon an inter- esting assembly program was presented. This program consisted of several musical numbers and speeches about the numerous extra-curricular activities. After the program the freshmen and their guests received treats. Forty-one guests were present. Eventide Concert Presented by Members of the Band and Glee Clubs, May 7, 1944 Triumphal March ...................................................................................................................,....................,. Band Missouri Waltz ..............................,.....,... ..................................................................,...................... B and Trombone Duet- Goin' Home ...... ,............ V irginia Priller and Donna Schirer Hymn singing ...............................,...................................,..............,..................................,........,......,....... Audience Plano 'lrio ...,.............,...............................,......,..........,...,...,.....,.................................................,......... Narcissus Marilyn DeWilde, Barbara Ifischer, Betty 'Hangartner 'tAll Through the Night ...........,...............,.......................................................................... Mixed Chorus Steal Away ....................,....................,,.,.................................................................................... Mixed Chorus Vocal Duet ...............,,,..........,..,.....................,,..............,.,.................................... 'lhe Bells of St. Mary Nola McCauley and Doris Santi Xylo-Marimba Solo-Sacred Medley ................................,........................... Anna Nofsinger O Lovely Heart ,..............................................,,...................................................... ............ M ixed Chorus Happy Song ........,..................................................,......,................,........,.,.,.........................,.....,,.,............ Chorus With trumpet obbligato by Richard Zimmerman Marimba Solo .........,,.........,.............,..........,...................................................,......................................., Lullaby Nola McCauley Green Cathedral ....................................,..........................................,....,...,.......,..,........ Girls' Glee Club Accompanied by Betty Hangartner, Nola McCauley, Anna Nofsinger Were You There ? ........,.,...........,.......................,.................................,................................. Mixed Chorus Cherubim Song VII ,... ..,........,..............,............................... ....... M i xed Chorus Carthage College Presents Musical Program On May 3, four students and President Nelson of Carthage College pre- sented an assembly program to the high school students. The program consisted of several trumpet duets and vocal solos. Immediately following the program the seniors were asked to remain in the study hall to receive catalogues and other information concerning Carthage College. 22 s